Noel Gallagher to design guitar

Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller and Slash are among a number of guitarist getting creative for charity – by designing their own giant Les Paul guitars.

The unique project, entitled Gibson Guitartown London, will see the stars unleash their artistic talents on 30 ten-foot tall guitars and 30 regular-sized versions, which will go on display across London for 10 weeks from June.

Musicians will team up with eminent visual artists for the scheme – pop artist Sir Peter Blake will be painting Paul Weller’s guitar, while cartoonist Gerald Scarfe is in charge of Ozzy Osbourne’s.

However, a handful of rockers, including the famously artistic Ronnie Wood, will be painting their own instruments.

The giant guitars will go on display at More London by Tower Bridge, while the regular instruments will be exhibited at the 02 Arena – formerly the Millenium Dome – in Greenwich.

“I am very proud to be associated with the Gibson Guitartown London campaign as it combines my passion and appreciation for the guitar, whilst raising money and awareness for three very worthy and deserving charities,” said Paul Weller of the project.